After Jasmine left, Lear's gaze swept over the Lizard-men.
"Who is your leader?"
After donning armor, the slightly excited Wetland Lizard-men immediately quieted down.
Their gazes turned in unison toward one figure, more robust than the other Wetland Lizard-men, standing half a head taller.
The figure brushed past companions and walked up to Lear, amber eyes filled with heat and madness.
With one knee on the ground, the hideous lizard head bowed low.
"My lord, Haggs extends his highest greetings to you..."
The other's usage of the common tongue was somewhat awkward, evidently not used often.
The common tongue is mainstream, spoken by almost every intelligent race, though many races maintain their own languages.
Lear nodded.
"Haggs, keep everyone in line."
"We still need to stay in the city for a few days."
At this moment, anything he said was as though decreed in gold!
The Wetland Lizard-men had not the slightest thought of defying, their souls were compliant.
"At your command, my lord!"
Unfortunately, among these two squadrons of Wetland Lizard-men, there wasn't a single hero unit.
Lear felt a slight regret.
In this world, once one steps on the extraordinary path, there is a chance for a second transformation, ascending to become a more powerful hero unit!
The transformation of a hero occurs during the process of leveling up.
Like a squire advancing to an initial tier knight, an initial tier knight advancing to a middle tier knight, and so forth, each promotion carries a chance of becoming a hero.
The greater the potential, the higher the chance.
The mark of becoming a hero is——awakening the hero talent.
Once the talent awakens, combat power will increase significantly, and under similar equipment and level, a hero can overcome three to four squads!
A leader among leaders!
However, the probability of becoming a hero is very small, reportedly only one in tens of thousands.
Taking a deep breath, gathering scattered thoughts, Lear waved to summon staff from Rose House to provide good food for the Wetland Lizard-men, then returned to his room alone.
It was already sunset.
Standing by the open window, gazing at the evening glow.
The sky was filled with fiery red clouds, and the orange-red sun slowly sank beneath the city wall.
The two matters of today were completed satisfactorily, and the gains exceeded expectations.
First was the choice of territory; here, he successfully took possession of Mire Swamp.
In the future, this wilderness-penetrating swamp would become his place of life and foundation.
At the same time, the authority hidden within the swamp was invaluable, truly a treasure!
Next, two hundred initial tier knights, Wetland Lizard-men of level 6, were acquired for just 1000 gold coins.
This allowed him to amass sufficient strength for expansion.
Lastly, furthering the connection with Firina Lorand, the Flower of the Northern Territory, the Loren Rose.
This line of contact was significant in the early, middle, and even developed stages.
The busy days lately have resulted in explosive gains.
Currently, he still possessed over 70 gold coins, exploratory supplies in 30 carriages, including horses and vehicles.
Two hundred Wetland Lizard-men in standard armor, level 6.
Additionally, the soul had fused with the Swamp Divine Format!!
His assets had suddenly become abundant.
As the sunset gradually sank, Lear's gaze grew profound.
It was night, early morning.
Clang~ clang~ clang~
The Dwarf Bell Towers at every cross street corner of Lorand City chimed twelve times consecutively.
The entire city was enveloped in the crisp sound.
Time transitioned from July 9 to July 10.
Still waiting, Lear's eyes suddenly brightened.
In his mind, the intelligence system panel emerged.
[The intelligence system has cooled down, capable of refreshing intelligence, refresh now?]
With surged emotions, he immediately silently commanded refresh!
Upon confirmation, lines of text appeared on the panel.
[1. River Valley Town 150 kilometers from Lorand City will be raided by a group of Harpies tomorrow morning. (1 Star)]
[2. Princess of Lorand City - Firina Lorand, loves roses because in childhood, after a carriage was raided by bandits, she hid in rose bushes to escape danger and awakened a unique talent - Master of Roses. (1 Star)]
[3. At the black market entrance, the twenty-fourth stall selling ores, the ore in the stall owner's possession hides an Ancient Magical Beast Crystal Core. Though most energy is lost, it remains extraordinary, capable of being fed to the strongest Wetland Lizard-man - Haggs, enabling bloodline evolution, while other Lizard-men cannot endure the transformative pain. (2 Stars)]
[4. In the fifth district of the slave market, the nineteenth shop—Gray Mist Trading Company is selling dried Earth Dragon dung. Due to age, it's mistakenly regarded as Earth Dragon dung and has significantly lost its Dragon's Might. Soaking it in blood can revive the Dragon's Might, and in the wilderness, using the dragon dung can safely reach Mire Swamp without being attacked (2 Stars)]
[5. 500 kilometers in the wilderness, in 20 days a riot will occur with numerous wilderness races clashing over a fractured relic. If not departing before July 15, the journey will be delayed by 7 months, while the Authority of the Mire Swamp will revive within half a year. (3 Stars)]
Lear perused it all, feeling a slight regret.
No golden legend this time.
The highest-valued intelligence was 3 stars.
If only every time he could get 6-star intelligence...he wouldn't mind at all.
Calming down, he paid close attention to the details.
First ... another attack-related intelligence, River Valley Town, not even sure where it is.
The Northern Territory is very vast with plenty of towns surrounding Lorand City, especially on the side facing towards within the Empire, overwhelmed with numbers.
Such incidents are numerous, happening every day, not surprising.
The second, is about Firina's past.
Didn't expect this Flower of the Northern Territory to have such perilous encounters in childhood.
Fortunate turned disaster into a boon, leading to becoming the magic talent now.
The talent she awakened ... Master of Roses?
From the name alone, can't deduce much, just know relates to roses.
No wonder resides in Rose Manor, with inns under as Rose House...
The third...a black market stall? Selling ores? Wasn't this next to the one-armed old man's stall when purchasing the Divine Format?
Such good stuff there.
Excellent, truly excellent!
Heart stirred with excitement.
Just lamenting on not having heroes, and here it comes, the intelligence system understands him.
In truth, he's also missing a few dragon eggs, several Divine Artifacts...
The fourth...dried dragon dung.
In wilderness, many buy Earth Dragon dung with faint Dragon's Might; utilizing Dragon's Might can avoid many troubles.
Giant Dragon dung isn't comparable to ordinary Earth Dragon dung.
Going over a thousand kilometers of hazards in the wilderness, the journey to Mire Swamp holds much danger.
Within over a thousand kilometers in a hazardous wilderness, journeying for half a month is highly perilous.
Might face attacks anytime.
Giant Dragon dung can directly resolve this headache problem.
Lear was in high spirits.
This piece of intelligence, in his view, was absolutely worth more than 2 stars!
The fifth, the only 3-star valued intelligence——wilderness races clashing due to the relic.
Must depart before the 15th, otherwise, delayed by 7 months, while the Authority of the Swamp shall resurrect within half a year!
This was too crucial.
Once the authority resurrects, it will inevitably cause a huge sensation.
If delayed, can only cry in vain.
He must prepare well, and seize it!
This is a power only the Divine Spirit can control!
Who can resist the allure of Ascension?
This piece of intelligence having only a 3-star value, felt understated...and also uncertain how the intelligence system assesses the value?
Lying in bed, Lear pondered on how to utilize the intelligence to accumulate heritage, and fell into a deep sleep.